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A shanty village along the banks of a river sits in front of the skyline of Indonesia's capital Jakarta on December 13, 2012. Some half of Indonesia's 240 million residents live on less than two US per day. AFP PHOTO / BAY ISMOYO

A shanty village along the banks of a river sits in front of the skyline of Indonesia's capital Jakarta on December 13, 2012. Some half of Indonesia's 240 million residents live on less than two US per day. AFP PHOTO / BAY ISMOYO

President Obama returns to the White House after a weekend at Camp David

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U.S. President Barack Obama smiles after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn as he returns from a weekend at Camp David to the White House, August 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. A number of old friends joined the president, who celebrates his 54th birthday later in the week, at the Presidential Retreat.

U.S. President Barack Obama smiles after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn as he returns from a weekend at Camp David to the White House, August 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. A number of old friends joined the president, who celebrates his 54th birthday later in the week, at the Presidential Retreat.

Firefighters look out for spot fires during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Firefighters look out for spot fires during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter sprays water on a flare up during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter sprays water on a flare up during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Plumas Brophy Fire District firefighters watch for spot fires a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Plumas Brophy Fire District firefighters watch for spot fires a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter throws a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter throws a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Inmate firefighters monitor a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Inmate firefighters monitor a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Inmate firefighters march along highway 20 as they monitor a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Inmate firefighters march along highway 20 as they monitor a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Inmate firefighters monitor a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Inmate firefighters monitor a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Fire burns through dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Fire burns through dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter leads a group of inmate firefighters during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter leads a group of inmate firefighters during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

President Obama returns to the White House after a weekend at Camp David

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U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the press after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn as he returns from a weekend at Camp David to the White House, August 2, 2015, in Washington, DC. A number of old friends joined the president, who celebrates his 54th birthday later in the week, at the Presidential Retreat.

U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the press after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn as he returns from a weekend at Camp David to the White House, August 2, 2015, in Washington, DC. A number of old friends joined the president, who celebrates his 54th birthday later in the week, at the Presidential Retreat.

President Obama returns to the White House after a weekend at Camp David

Pool

U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the press after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn as he returns from a weekend at Camp David to the White House, August 2, 2015, in Washington, DC. A number of old friends joined the president, who celebrates his 54th birthday later in the week, at the Presidential Retreat.

U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the press after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn as he returns from a weekend at Camp David to the White House, August 2, 2015, in Washington, DC. A number of old friends joined the president, who celebrates his 54th birthday later in the week, at the Presidential Retreat.

President Obama returns to the White House after a weekend at Camp David

Pool

U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the press after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn as he returns from a weekend at Camp David to the White House, August 2, 2015, in Washington, DC. A number of old friends joined the president, who celebrates his 54th birthday later in the week, at the Presidential Retreat.

U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the press after stepping off Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn as he returns from a weekend at Camp David to the White House, August 2, 2015, in Washington, DC. A number of old friends joined the president, who celebrates his 54th birthday later in the week, at the Presidential Retreat.

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A shanty village along the banks of a river sits in front of the... News PhotoAbandoned,City,Horizontal,Indonesia,Jakarta,Panoramic,Poverty,River,Sitting,Skyscraper,Slum,Social Issues,VillagePhotographer BAY ISMOYOCollection: AFP 2012 AFPA shanty village along the banks of a river sits in front of the skyline of Indonesia's capital Jakarta on December 13, 2012. Some half of Indonesia's 240 million residents live on less than two US per day. AFP PHOTO / BAY ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)